Monounsaturated fat prevent, whereas saturated fat promote, cholesterol crystals in cytoplasmic lipid droplets
Uche Njoku, Sierra Siedlecki, Lei Li, Amanda Quirk, Scott B. Widenmaier
This study shows monounsaturated fats reduce cholesterol crystals in lipid droplets, while saturated fats promote their formation in mice with MASH.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology